"This is a very interesting and informative book. It tells the loving story of a family born into slavery and holding on to the family with love and dignity throughout their lives. There are many wonderful old and meaningful family photos, and lodes of detail documents and records. The author also gives you lots of information and references of how and where she gathered her information so you could start a search of your own family history. This book tells a wonderful story and gives you great information at the same time."